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The tariff classification of lamp ballasts from Japan.
Issued May 19, 1998 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8504.10.0000
Headings: 8504
Product description
a lamp ballast for a short arc metal halide lamp (AC 85v-132v input - 250W output) with a reflector.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the lamp ballast will be 8504.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors; ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes.
Full text
PD C86838 May 19, 1998 CLA-2-85-P-OFO B07 C86838 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8504.10.0000 Ms. Tracey Kennedy Import/Export Coordinator Toshiba Lighting America 1003 Commerce Court Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 RE: The tariff classification of lamp ballasts from Japan. Dear Ms. Kennedy: In your letter dated April 27, 1998, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject merchandise is a lamp ballast for a short arc metal halide lamp (AC 85v-132v input - 250W output) with a reflector. The applicable subheading for the lamp ballast will be 8504.10.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors; ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes. The rate of duty will be 3 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the transaction. Sincerely, Ian C. Sang Port Director Phoenix
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